GENERAL GYM RULES

• You must check in at reception on arrival for every visit.
• On joining all members are offered a comprehensive induction to instruct you on the use of the gym only equipment. You are strongly advised to undertake this. Crossfit Tyneside will not accept any liability for any claim for personal injury if you use the gym equipment having not undertaken an induction from a qualified member of staff. All Crossfit members must undertake the induction course or provide proof of previous completion at a registered Crossfit affiliate. 
• If you are unsure as to how to use any piece of equipment you must seek advice from a qualified member of staff before using such equipment.
• For safety reasons, bags are not permitted onto the gym floor and correct attire must be worn when exercising i.e. suitable comfortable exercise clothing and appropriate footwear. Clothing such as jeans, boots, flip-flops/sandals or work wear are not permitted. Any member not wearing suitable attire may be asked to leave the gym.
• You may not use the gym whilst under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, tranquilizers or any medication or other substance which may affect your ability to exercise safely. Crossfit Tyneside reserves the right to remove you from the premises if it reasonable believes you are unfit to use the facilities.
• Please ensure that you put your weights and equipment back in their original place when finished.
• Please do not misuse the weights by dropping them on the floor, failure to do so may result in your membership being terminated.
• Please do not take photographs/videos on the premises or post remarks to the internet that may identify another member without their consent.
• You must not behave in an aggressive, abusive, anti-social or threatening manner to any staff or member, any one doing so will have their membership terminated immediately and Crossfit Tyneside reserves the right to contact the Police if deemed necessary.
• Only Crossfit Tyneside licensed personal trainers are permitted to train members in the Gym unless granted express permission in writing from management. Anyone else undertaking members’ training will be asked to leave the gym immediately.
• Members are solely responsible for their own belongings whilst visiting Crossfit Tyneside. Crossfit Tyneside accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property.
• Members are asked to only use the lockers for the duration of their training session. Lockers will be emptied at night and members items removed to lost property. Padlocks may be broken to gain access and will not be replaced.
• Although we will always endeavour to return any articles of lost property to the owner, we do not take responsibility for any item held in lost property. Such items will be kept until claimed, but for no longer than one week after which time the items will either be donated to charity or destroyed.
• Members must inform Crossfit Tyneside of any change of contact and email address or telephone numbers.
• By accessing the gym and using the gym equipment members are deemed to have read and understood the terms and conditions of membership.
• Should your personal medical circumstances change from the information provided on your original health PAR-Q provided to Crossfit Tyneside, you are required to inform us immediately.
• Smoking, including e- cigarettes are strictly prohibited in all areas of the gym. Any member found to be breach of this rule may have their membership terminated.
• Members may not bring any pets (other than official aid dogs) into the gym.